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Truth Meme

Somehow, there is kirin on you.

Most likely, it is the fur of the kirin that was caught in the environment of wherever you’ve been; there is a stray hair on you because one was on the seat you sat on upon the train or because it blew onto the brim of your hat in the wind.

Or it may be because you met the kirin—a playful ungulate moose-sized spirit who prefers not to speak—and engaged with him and gave him a pat, or a scratch behind an ear. Maybe the kirin nosed or licked your hand because you made him laugh (it’s an adorable ‘keh keh keh’ sound).

Unfortunately for both you and the kirin (who had not meant to trouble your day like this, truly), this exposure to his dander has only one reaction, and it happens to 100% of Star Children: you are compelled to tell the entire truth. About what is less specific; you are compelled simply to announce things about yourself—your life, experiences, thoughts, opinions, feelings. No matter if it’s something silly and inconsequential, deep or secretive, life-altering or commonplace. Some may choose to do this by employing Foxi and their relic; others by finding people to exchange truth with to face to face.

When you have met the kirin’s subconscious desire for four hours, you will be free from the truth telling and the recipient of 24 hours of good luck. The good luck will be sometime in the next year rather than in the next day, and you may have no idea where it came from, but you’ll know a lucky day when you have it!

This meme is game canon unless marked otherwise at the start of threads! Threads can be used for spoons and application samples.
Assume all characters involved on this meme are affected.
Characters will compulsively state truths about themselves/their feelings on the network or in-person. Top-levels may include either/both options.
Please include prompts in your top level.
All questions will be answered with complete and total honesty. No special abilities, half-truths, or omissions can avoid sharing all of the truth.
Meme is open until the next truth meme!
After one month, you may use the kirin mechanic generally in game. It can be one-sided! All truth-telling characters must consent.

Flat | Top-Level Comments Only

[Now the plan was to play it cautious and feel Maul out for any weakness, but Altair got cocky after seeing Maul fall for his ruse. He timed his shadow jump with Maul's attack on his shadow, appeared behind him when he would be slightly unbalanced by his strike.]

You missed.

[He taunted as he attempted to wrap his arm around Maul's neck in a choke hold.]

[Maul had to admit the ruse was a clever one, better than he expected from such a young, impudent pup. But he wasn’t about to let him have that satisfaction. It wasn’t the first time Maul had been left gasping for breath. A Force Choke was one of his master’s favorite tactics to punish him with, right after using Force Lightning on him.

Instead of panicking, Maul made sure to keep his head. Tucking his body down low, he rolled forward in an attempt to break the hold Altair had on him.]

[Altair had to be clever in order to survive. His fighting skills were not nearly as polished as Maul's dedicated training. It was roughly sharpened through failure and the stubborn will to get back up no matter how many times he was knocked down. He learned from his past fights, and sometimes held grudges from them, hence the chokehold.

When he felt Maul shift underneath him he stubbornly tightened his grip on him. Unfortunately the height difference between Altair and Maul made the position a bit awkward. When Maul rolled forward Altair went with him, allowing Maul to throw him to the ground and break the chokehold. Cursing as he hit the ground, Altair blindly kicked out at Maul's leg hoping to trip him while he recovered.]

[If Maul's legs were made of flesh-and-blood, it might have worked. But his entire lower half was made of metal, so all Altair was going to accomplish was ending up with a very sore foot. Maul grabbed his lightsaber and reignited it, having momentarily lost his grip on it.

He pointed it down at Altair on the ground, his soft voice with just the edge of a growl to it now.]

Do you yield?

[Altair hadn't noticed that Maul's legs were made of metal so yeah that hurt. He couldn't let the pain distract him though and he was about to roll out of the way when Maul reignited his lightsaber, effectively pinning him to the ground.

His eyes narrowed with a cautious spark as he considered whether to risk another shadow jump. He might be able to disappear before Maul's lightsaber took his head but he decided against it. The idea of losing to Maul didn't sounds so terrible right now and there was a ghost of a chuckle in his resigned sigh.]

Yeah I yield. I might be able to use another shadow jump to get away but I like to keep one in reserve for emergencies.

[That darn truth spell wasn't going to give him a break huh. Although if Maul was going to be his teacher it might help if he knew his current limits.]

[Maul waits until he actually hears the words and then nods. Satisfied, he deactivates his lightsaber, and holds out a hand to help Altair get to his feet.]

You are reckless, sloppy with the usage of your powers, and you have a tart tongue.

[Honestly, Maul might have been that brutally honest even if he wasn't under the compulsion to tell the truth. He doesn't spare the feelings of others, especially when it comes to teaching them anything.]

But still. There is promise there, much promise. We will begin your training tomorrow.

[Altair's glowing eyes faintly flickered with an annoyed spark as he accepted Maul's help with a faint smile.]

Your tongue is just as sharp but I lost the bet so I'll let you get away with it this time. Don't expect me to just roll over because you're my teacher though.

[If Maul wanted a quiet and obedient student then he came to the wrong place. His sharp tongue was part of the deal. He suddenly tightened his grip on Maul's hand, a subtle threat in his tone.]

As long as you don't betray me I look forward to learning from you.

I should hope not. You would not be a good student of mine if you were meek and mild.

[One had to have a little bit of spunk if they wanted to get along with Maul as their teacher. He could feel that grip suddenly tighten and didn't blink in the face of it.]

Trust me, if I betray you, you shall see it coming from the front rather than being stabbed in the back.

[Maul wouldn't promise he'd never betray Altair, for that was not in his nature. But he would need a very good reason to do so, especially now that he'd taken on the young man as an apprentice.]

[Oh Altair had plenty of spunk and his glowing eyes faintly sparked with a bit of excitement at Maul's encouragement. Maybe this would work out better than he thought. He knew better than to trust Maul completely though, not after Her, but he relaxed a little at his answer.]

Good. I prefer honesty to empty promises anyway.

On being able to provide that you can rest assured.

[He'd never learned how to twist words to suit his own needs the way his master had. The lies Maul told were more often directed towards himself than anyone else. With Altair, he would continue to make an effort to be honest.]

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